Jane Kibera
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse
Cedar Springs Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment through the use of evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing care, fostering emotional well-being and recovery for patients.
- Educated families on mental health disorders, medications, and coping strategies to enhance their understanding and support during the recovery process.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
LifeCare Center Of Pueblo
04.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Registered Med/Surg Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Administered medications to 5-6 patients per shift and monitored response to medications
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks on suicidal patients and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Nephrology Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2021
- Assisted physicians with administration of internal imaging procedures and interpretation of results.
- Administered initial assessments and conducted thorough patient interviews to establish nature of issues and medical history.
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients.
- Assisted surgical staff on kidney transplant procedures, providing guidance on specifics on patient condition as well as direct support during surgery.
- Communicated empathetically with patient concerning lifestyle factors affecting kidney health, such as diet or substance abuse and provided information on available support resources.
- Managed up to 4 hemodialysis patients and monitored their vitals throughout my shift.
Operating Room Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
02.2004 - 02.2012
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care
Behavioural Health Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2004
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Emergency Room Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
09.2001 - 01.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Diploma - Nephrology Nursing
Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya03.2013
Diploma - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Nyeri, Kenya03.2001
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Applying critical thinking to find solutions
- Problem solving
- Ability to adapt to changing environments
- Team player
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Empathy towards patients
Additional Information
- Licensure & Certificates: RN License: Kenya issued: , March 2002 expires July 2020 RN License: USA- Texas issued: 27th March 2019 expires 31st August 2021 RN License: USA-Colorado issued: 5th November 2021 expires 30th September 2023 ACLS, BLS accredited.
Certification
- RN License: Kenya Issued: March 2002 expired July 2020
- RN License: USA-Texas issued: 27th March 2019 expires 31st August 2021
- RN License: USA-Colorado issued: 5th November 2021 expires 30th September 2023
- ACLS, BLS accredited
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
Cedar Springs Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
LifeCare Center Of Pueblo
04.2022 - Current
Registered Med/Surg Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2023
Nephrology Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2021
Operating Room Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
02.2004 - 02.2012
Behavioural Health Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2004
Emergency Room Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
09.2001 - 01.2002
Diploma - Nephrology Nursing
Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
Diploma - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
- RN License: Kenya Issued: March 2002 expired July 2020
- RN License: USA-Texas issued: 27th March 2019 expires 31st August 2021
- RN License: USA-Colorado issued: 5th November 2021 expires 30th September 2023
- ACLS, BLS accredited
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